Cobb, Katherine Elliot

December 09, 2001

COBB, Katherine Elliot

Kathy Elliot Cobb, passed away Sunday, (November 18, 2001) at the age of 42, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Kathy was born on November 9, 1959, to Win and Rita Elliot of Westport. Throughout her illness Kathy demonstrated grace, determination and incredible strength. Kathy graduated from Staples High School, Westport, in 1977 and earned a BS from Tufts University, Medford, MA, in 1981. She was captain of the varsity girls swim team at both Staples and Tufts. In 1989, Kathy married Peter Samuel Cobb from Portland, OR. Peter and Kathy have a son Elliot Charles Cobb, (8). Kathy was employed at IBM for 18 years in various sales positions, including Account Executive and Senior Project Manager. Kathy also performed volunteer service at IBM, Greenwood Elem. School and Art Reach, serving on the Board of Directors. Her father, Win Elliot and her younger brother, Chuck Elliot, predeceased Kathy. She is survived by her husband, Peter S. Cobb and son Elliot Cobb, both of Greenwood Village, CO; her mother, Rita Elliot of Westport; three sisters, Sue Elliot-Bearce of New York, Marilyn Elliot McDonough of Avon, and Patti Elliot of California; five brothers, Richard of Danbury, Peter of Georgia, Michael of Sandy Hook, Robert of Milford and Douglas of New York; and 19 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke Church, Westport, December 29 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy's memory may be made to: Spa for the Spirit, PO Box 100808, Denver, CO 80250 or Qualife 1741 Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80206.